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For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat patina champagne gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are are set with two little half seed pearls in their centre and have some elegant cutouts. These round earrings are engraved by hand with a lot of detail. These engravings form a star with floral leafs surrounding this star. The fine details are well made and preserved considering their age. These beauties are marked with a French horse head and made with love. This particular hors-head hallmark is a French hallmark that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this pendant is dating back to the French Napoleon III period during English Queen Victoria's reign.
These lovely earrings where made during the 19th century, when Queen Victoria was the ruler of the United Kingdom. Queen Victoria was an influential person. Her style and sense of fashion became almost a benchmark during her reign. Queen Victoria has devoted much attention on bringing nature into her home and that of her nation throughout her reign. For example plants but also animals were often depicted in her jewellery but also as decoration on furniture and other utensils.
We love everything about these elegant earrings. Their size, weight and look make them the perfect pair to wear daily & will make you feel special and elegant, just like the earrings.
Width : 0,9 cm
Drop length : 1,45 cm
Total Weight : 1,3 gr
Condition : Very good - Antique
Material : 18 Karat rose yellow gold
Hallmark : French horse head